Northwest Africa 1477 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 1477
- Year Discovered: 2001
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 35 grams
- Classification: R3
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 1477 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 1477 meteorite was discovered in 2001. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 35 grams.
Northwest Africa 1477 is considered a “Valid” meteorite. “Valid” meteorites are typical meteorites with average weathering, while “relict” meteorites are those that have been extremely altered, either due to weathering over time or human intervention.
Northwest Africa 1477’s official classification is R3. The R3 classification is assigned to a specific type of R chondrite meteorite, part of the Rumuruti group, which is distinct from the major chondrite classes with its unique chemical composition and highly oxidized minerals. This meteorite is identified as petrologic type 3, indicating it has undergone minimal metamorphism, characterized by an abundance of chondrules, low water alteration, and minerals that are yet to reach a stable chemical state.
The Northwest Africa 1477 meteorite is a “Found” meteorite. Meteorites are classified as “falls” if they were observed falling and recovered, while “finds” are those discovered later, often weathered by longer exposure to Earth’s environment and without a record of being seen as they fell.
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Last Updated: 1/15/24